Bunny Book Club: Sick Day Book List

Now, this may seem like a funny compilation of books, but every mom knows how much love, cleaning and entertainment it takes to get through a day with a sick child. These sort of days may definitely be the ones to watch a show in the name of rest and sanity. But, to come alongside a child, with stories, soup and sweet snuggles also heals the busy heart of the caretaker.

Mr. Putter and Tabby book with chicken noodle soup

Sick Day Fun?

Video is something that we try to limit, with our wooden spoons. It has led to a lot more creativity, on all our parts. Sick days, are no exception. In general, we start the day with hot, steamy showers followed by a warm and dairy-free breakfast. We sip our elderberry and play with newly circulated toys (now is the time to pull out something new or super old!) Around midday, we take another warm bath with colored shaving cream, paintbrushes and toys to paint. This normally takes place in mama’s bath, of course, but she seizes the opportunity to scrub said bathroom while we are in there for a while. If there are errands to run, they are only ones where we can stay in the car. If mom is feeling extra spunky, we go for a car wash! We host a tea party in a sheet tent, make chicken noodle soup together, and take each other’s temperatures. The day becomes about wellness. Productivity and schedules come to a halt – and the to do list does get done! Just, tomorrow.

Lots of baths with essential oils
Lots of fluids: teas, broth, soups, water with lemon
Lots of rest: table crafts, quiet play, stories

Sensory Play

Play tables and sensory bins are so helpful when we need to keep littles still. Plus, they are mild permission to mildly get messy before the next warm bath of the day. A good time to pull out a disposable table cloth, no?

Moon Sand: 8 cups of flour + 1 cup of baby oil
Cinnamon Playdough: 1 cup of flour, 2-3 TB cream of tartar, 1/4 cup of salt, 1 TB of oil and 1 cup of water, 3 TB of cinnamon. Cook in a pot over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until stiff. Allow to cool.
Chia seeds + water
Rice, dry cereal, beans
Edible items: cereal, sprinkles, graham cracker crumbs, mashed bananas

The Sick Day Book List

“Sophie Mouse: Under the Weather” by Poppy Green

“Curious George and the Hospital” by H. A. Rey

“The Bear Feels Sick” by Karma Wilson

“The Sniffles for Bear” by Bonny Becker

“Tractor Mac: Tune-Up” by Billy Steers

“Sick Day for Amos McGee” by Philip Christian Stead

“Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold”

“Madeline” by Ludwig Bemelmans

Family Immune Boost

From meals to bedtime, there are many things your wooden spoons can do to speedily rid the germs and the funk. How wonderful to be able to use food and herbs to support the body and medicine when you need it! Here are our favorite ways to support our cold season:

Mom’s Best Supportive Elderberry Syrup

Mom’s Best Nourishing Chicken Noodle Soup

Mom’s Cold Season Remedies